SUBJECT: Seeks City Council Direction to Continue the Adoption of Resolution Making Findings to Hold City Council, Commission, and Committee Meetings Using a Combination of In-Person/Virtual (Hybrid) Meetings Under Assembly Bill (AB) 361, if not, to Continue the Hybrid Changes Currently in Place and to Allow for Dais Seat Assignment Direction REPORT IN BRIEF Seeks City Council direction on the continuation of In-Person/Virtual City Council, Commission and Committee meetings by making the necessary findings that during a proclaimed state of emergency or that state or local officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social distancing as outlined in AB 361. Should the City Council choose not to adopt the necessary findings, staff are seeking direction on retaining any of the hybrid changes currently in place. In addition, with the City Council returning to regular assigned seating, this item allows for the discussion of future seat assignments. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Considers a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2022-13, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, making findings consistent with the requirements of AB 361 to allow for in-person/virtual (hybrid) public meetings; and, B. Providing staff direction on the format of future City Council meetings including voicemails and posting of written comments; and C. Provide staff direction on the future seat assignment of City Council Members for the remainder of 2022.

Committee

City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority

Introduced

March 10, 2022

On agenda

March 21, 2022

Passed

March 21, 2022